Leave & Records Administrator

This is a strong first step into HR at a head office people department in Johannesburg CBD. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is Johannesburg CBD-based, with most of your time spent at a head office people department.

• Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
• Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
• Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
• Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.
• Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
• Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.

• Neat, organised filing habits
• Discreet with personal and medical information
• Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
• Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely

• Sage 300 People, PaySpace or another HR system
• Any HR admin or internship experience

• Monthly internship stipend for graduate roles
• A clear route to HR officer after 12 to 24 months
• Study support toward an HR qualification
• Mentorship from a senior HR practitioner

• If you are a graduate, put your qualification, graduation year and any HR modules at the top of your CV.
• In the interview, show you understand confidentiality with a clear example of how you would handle a sensitive file.